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The Homeowner's Guide to Equity Sharing with Unison

Learn how an Equity Sharing Agreement can help provide cash for retirement without the burden of new monthly mortgage payments or high interest.

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Homeownership
Climate Change, Natural Disasters, & Home Values: an Overview

When we see natural disasters on the news, we see numbers–property damages, loss of life, displaced peoples. What are the long-term effects on home values and demographics, though?

Home Equity
Investing in Real Estate: Is an AirBnb Better than Traditional Renting?

For years you’ve heard that real estate is one of the best investments you can make. It’s considered something of a safe bet; unlike the literal dollar, real estate doesn’t lose value to inflation over time.

Homeownership
The Woes of Winter Maintenance

For years you’ve heard that real estate is one of the best investments you can make. It’s considered something of a safe bet; unlike the literal dollar, real estate doesn’t lose value to inflation over time.

Home Equity
2022 Unison Home Equity Report

Homeownership
Downsizing vs Aging-in-Place: Considering Retirement

The older population in the United States is greatly increasing, with the number of seniors (those 65 or older) expected to almost double by 2060. Life expectancy, too, has climbed.

Homeownership
COVID and the Rise of the At-Home Workout

Over two years into the “COVID Era,” this trilogy of blog posts considers the effects of the pandemic on particular aspects of homeownership. Now featured: the rise of the home gym.

Financial Health
A Berkeley Behavioral Economist’s Advice for Homebuyers

Terrence Odean, professor of finance at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, shares his suggestions for avoiding common mistakes when buying a home.

Renovations & Remodeling
How to Increase Your Home Value Through Renovations

You likely have an idea of what home improvements you want for you, but have you considered which renovations impact your home's value most? Read on to help narrow down your wishlist.

Homeownership
What is Private Mortgage Insurance?

Also known as PMI, it's a form of insurance homeowners may have to carry, typically when they've entered a mortgage agreement with a sub-20% down payment. Explore the details!

Financial Health
How to Mind the Parental Spend Gap

Being a woman is expensive. Between the pay gap and the costs of motherhood... but what about the parental spending gap?

Financial Health
How to Get PMI Removed from Your Mortgage

PMI is typically required for sub-20% down mortgages, but once you're in, is there a way out? Read on for some strategic moves to reduce or remove monthly PMI payments.

Homeownership
Unison Delivers a Gift – and Housing Awareness – to the Bay Area, with 'The Welcome Tower'

Commissioned by Unison and designed by local artists, the Welcome Tower is intended to celebrate San Francisco's history and inspire new housing solutions for the next generation.